Stéphane Colas
About Stéphane Colas
Stéphane Colas serves as the Head of Product at Mindbloom, where he integrates design and content functions to improve customer experiences in psychedelic therapy. He has a diverse background in product management, having held various roles at companies such as Sonder Inc., Zynga, and McKinsey & Company, along with a strong academic foundation in engineering and business.
Current Role at Mindbloom
Stéphane Colas serves as the Head of Product at Mindbloom, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the integration of design and content functions to enhance customer experiences specifically in the area of psychedelic therapy. His focus on customer experience is central to the product development process, ensuring that the offerings align with user needs and expectations. Colas works remotely while managing product teams based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at Sonder Inc.
Before joining Mindbloom, Stéphane Colas held multiple roles at Sonder Inc. He served as the Director of Product Management from 2020 to 2021 and as Senior Director of Product Management for a brief period in 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Group Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Sonder Inc. was characterized by leadership in product strategy and management, contributing to the company's growth in the hospitality sector.
Educational Background
Stéphane Colas has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich, followed by a Master of Science in the same field from the same institution. He also completed a Master's thesis in Operations Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Colas holds an MBA with a double major in Marketing and Operations from The Wharton School. Additionally, he participated in a study exchange program at INSEAD and was a visiting student at Stanford University, focusing on electrical engineering and optimization.
Career History and Roles
Stéphane Colas has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Product Manager at Zynga from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Lead Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as a Product Fellow at Kleiner Perkins. Prior to these positions, he worked at McKinsey & Company as a Fellow Associate and at the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency as a Senior Program Associate. His diverse roles have provided him with a strong foundation in product management and strategic planning.
Remote Work Experience
Stéphane Colas has experience working remotely while leading product management teams, particularly during his time in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience has equipped him with the skills to manage teams effectively in a virtual environment, ensuring productivity and collaboration despite geographical distances. His ability to adapt to remote work dynamics has been essential in his current role at Mindbloom.